José Luis Vilson, Author at Word In Black

Amid the anti-Black agenda of Trump 2.0 to Rep. Jasmyn Crockett's decision to compete for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, it was a year of shadow and light for Black America. One of the highlights of a troubling year for Black America was Kendrick Lamar's brilliant Super Bowl performance, an unflinching statement about Black America and a testament to the power of art, rhythm and music.

The Real Lesson of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Moment

by José Luis Vilson February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

What would it take for us to move towards tapping more into curiosity and exploration?” asks education expert José Luis Vilson.

Building Community Amid the Threat of Uncertain Doom

by José Luis Vilson January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Higher Education

After Claudine Gay’s Resignation, Who and What Will Colleges Defend?

by José Luis Vilson January 8, 2024January 11, 2024

On Nikki Haley, Slavery, and Teacher Professionalism

by José Luis Vilson January 2, 2024January 2, 2024

‘Origin’ and Teaching My Son Before the World Does

by José Luis Vilson December 22, 2023December 22, 2023